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COMMITMENTS AND CONTINGENCIES - Aircraft Commitments by Year (Details) $ in Millions | Mar. 31, 2025 USD ($)
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Future aircraft purchase commitments: |
Total | $ 17,600
Future aircraft purchase commitments |
Future aircraft purchase commitments: |
Nine months ending December 31, 2025 | 2,590
2026 | 3,750
2027 | 5,750
2028 | 3,880
2029 | 1,260
Thereafter | 370
Total | $ 17,600

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